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DA53 FZP

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,696 mi
Last recorded129,696 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 129,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 129,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 124,346 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 113,017 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,741 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 103,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,903 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,240 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,240 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,442 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 13,442 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 620 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DA53 FZP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 FZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA53 FZP registered?

DA53 FZP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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